Natasha Carreja
Bronx,New York
Summary
To obtain a position as a well qualified Ophthalmic Assistant; and seeking a place to expand knowledge and further my career.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI)
01.2018 - Current
- Tests and measures eye function to test patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examine eyes using slit lamp to check the depth of anterior and posterior chambers. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test). Give instructions to patients concerning eye care. Also performing testing including Visual Fields, OCT, Tonometry and Corneal Topography and Fundus Photos, External Photos, and corneal Pachymetry. Make pharmacy calls for all patients for prescription refill or verification. Making sure all equipment is well kept and working efficiently. Auto and manual refract patients who need a new prescription for glasses.
Ophthalmic Head Technician
General Ophthalmology/Retina Private Practice
07.2014 - 01.2018
- Tests and measures eye function to test patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examine eyes using slit lamp to check the depth of anterior and posterior chambers. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test). Give instructions to patients concerning eye care. Also performing testing including Visual Fields, OCT, Tonometry and Corneal Topography and Fundus Photos, External Photos, and corneal Pachymetry. Make pharmacy calls for all patients for prescription refill or verification. Making weekly working schedules for staff. Ordering and organizing supply for a busy retina practice, including intravitreal injections. Making sure all equipment is well kept and working efficiently.
Ophthalmic Technician
Debra Guthrie M.D Ophthalmologist
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Tests and measures eye function to test patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examine eyes using slit lamp to check the depth of anterior and posterior chambers. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test). Give instructions to patients concerning eye care. Also performing testing including Visual Fields, OCT, Tonometry and Corneal Topography and Fundus Photos, External Photos, and Pachymetry. Also teaching patients how to insert and remove contact lenses. Order all contact lenses including patient orders and trial orders upon request. Make pharmacy calls for all patients for prescription refill or verification.
Education
Diploma -
New Bedford High School
New Bedford, MA06.2002
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MASkills
- Scribe and assist different doctors in organizing patient charts
- Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology
- Great interpersonal skills to help establish and maintain comfortable and cooperative working relationships with physicians, patients and co-workers
- Skilled in working independently with minimal direction
- Effective contributor in high-pressure environments
- Skilled in acquiring accurate medical histories
- Proficient in ophthalmic equipment
- Comprehensive patient management
Certification
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
- Certified Ophthalmic Scribe
TESTING:
- Certified scribe
- OCT/ Fundus Photos
- Corneal Topography
- Corneal Pachymetry
- A-scan/B-scan
- IOL Master
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Assist in surgical procedures (intravitreal injections)
- Visual Fields
- EMR (EMA Modernizing Medicine, nexgen, nextec
- Manuel Refraction
LANGAUGES:
Spanish
Portuguese
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI)
01.2018 - Current
Ophthalmic Head Technician
General Ophthalmology/Retina Private Practice
07.2014 - 01.2018
Ophthalmic Technician
Debra Guthrie M.D Ophthalmologist
01.2010 - 03.2012
Diploma -
New Bedford High School
Bristol Community College